Caster Torch Inspector at Nucor Corporation in Blytheville, Arkansas

Job Description:

Job Details



Division: Nucor Yamato Steel



Location: Blytheville, AR, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A



Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.



Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.





Basic Job Functions:


The Caster Inspector will be responsible for, ensuring that all the semi-finished product meets our internal dimensional specifications and is tagged properly accounting for the heat number and strand ID, along with chemistry. They will also be responsible for assisting with caster size changes and tundish flies, assisting the Bloomyard Coordinator with inventories and cut-sheets, ensuring that the torch area is kept clean at all times (this includes cleaning the flume on down days), making timely and accurate decisions under pressure to prevent/minimize the production of semi-finished products that are not within specs, and assisting Maintenance during the semi-annual shutdown in the withdrawal and run-out area. The Inspector will communicate with all caster personnel & the LMF operator to make sure all adjustments/ changes are made so that all semi-finished products are within specs. The Caster Inspector will work in an environment with high heat exposure, work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.




Minimum Requirements:


6 months Melt Shop Operational Experience




Detailed Selection Criteria:



Accountability & Dependability - Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.


Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.


Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.


Initiative - Proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and taking on responsibilities and challenges.


Attention to Detail-Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.


Judgement/Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits to decide the most appropriate course of action when a defect is found.


Inspection- Inspecting the product to identify and call out any problems or defects. This also includes equipment inspection during downtime.



Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace




Nearest Major Market: Jonesboro

Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis